Dr. Keith VanderGriend is a board-certified general surgeon who specializes in colorectal surgical care, simple and complex hernia management or repair, gallbladder disease, colon cancer, advanced laparoscopic procedures, and emergent trauma care.
Dr. Keith VanderGriend is a board-certified general surgeon who specializes in colorectal surgical care, simple and complex hernia management or repair, gallbladder disease, colon cancer, advanced laparoscopic procedures, and emergent trauma care.
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Dr. Vandergriend is an excellent surgeon. He is highly professional, methodical and pleasant. He makes you feel at ease before the procedure,and after the procedure. He has a very good rapport with his patients.
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Friendly & made me feel calm during my simple surgery. Thank you ! I also appreciate the assistant who held my hand 🫶
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Dr Vander Griend , to nurse's , to everybody : thanks for helping all patients (people) including my self , with are health , to heal , feel better and be free from pain and stress .
God bless everyone of you.
From Francisco Maldonado Reyes , Muchas gracias 🫂.
Health , we can't buy with money , but we can help someone , somebody else to feel better in so many ways.
Amén 🙏
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
Explains well and very polite
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
Straight forward and seems compassionate.
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
Very understanding and personable
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
Office is well organized with great follow up. Dr VanderGriend is an excellent surgeon with compassionate bedside manner.
(2 months ago)
Sep-2025
Very personable crew and Dr. Made the experience enjoyable.
(2 months ago)
Sep-2025
I have been putting off surgery for years due to fears of surgery. Dr. Vandergriend immediately made me feel at ease in my first consultation and I had zero concerns from that point onward. Outstanding doctor who did an outstanding job on my surgery.
(3 months ago)
Aug-2025
Dr. VanderGriend is professional, kind and generous with his time and expertise. I felt at ease with his explanations of what to expect from my surgery. My surgery went smoothly.
(3 months ago)
Aug-2025
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Parkway General Surgeons
2940 Squalicum Parkway Suite 204 Bellingham, WA 98225
Dr. Keith VanderGriend, a partner at Parkway General Surgeons, received his medical degree and training in 1999 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center before returning to the Bellingham area to practice. With nearly 20 years of surgical experience, he brings a dedicated skill set to the diagnosis and treatment of his patients. He specializes in colorectal surgical care, simple and complex hernia management or repair, gallbladder disease, colon cancer, advanced laparoscopic procedures and emergent trauma care.
As a Bellingham native, Dr. VanderGriend is very active in the community and involved in Young Life youth mentoring and Bellingham Food Bank, and participates in international mission trips that benefit from his training and background.
Together with his wife and two sons, Dr. VanderGriend enjoys a wide range of outdoor activities. They love and appreciate the Pacific Northwest and the beauty it has to offer.
Board Certification
American Board of Surgery Professional Affiliations
Fellow of American College of Surgeons ATLS (Advance Trauma Life Support) Certified
Dr. Vandergriend is an excellent surgeon. He is highly professional, methodical and pleasant. He makes you feel at ease before the procedure,and after the procedure. He has a very good rapport with his patients.
Friendly & made me feel calm during my simple surgery. Thank you ! I also appreciate the assistant who held my hand 🫶
Dr Vander Griend , to nurse's , to everybody : thanks for helping all patients (people) including my self , with are health , to heal , feel better and be free from pain and stress . God bless everyone of you. From Francisco Maldonado Reyes , Muchas gracias 🫂. Health , we can't buy with money , but we can help someone , somebody else to feel better in so many ways. Amén 🙏
Explains well and very polite
Straight forward and seems compassionate.
Very understanding and personable
Office is well organized with great follow up. Dr VanderGriend is an excellent surgeon with compassionate bedside manner.
Very personable crew and Dr. Made the experience enjoyable.
I have been putting off surgery for years due to fears of surgery. Dr. Vandergriend immediately made me feel at ease in my first consultation and I had zero concerns from that point onward. Outstanding doctor who did an outstanding job on my surgery.
Dr. VanderGriend is professional, kind and generous with his time and expertise. I felt at ease with his explanations of what to expect from my surgery. My surgery went smoothly.